Playing Acid V For The First Time - Arturia ACID V User Manual

2.3. Playing Acid V for the first time

Now that you have Acid V up and running, let's take it for a quick test drive!
If you haven't done so already, launch Acid V as a plug-in or as a stand-alone instrument.
If you have a MIDI controller set up, use it to play some notes on Acid V. You might first
need to activate your MIDI controllers in the MIDI Settings (see above). You can also use
your mouse to play the on-screen keyboard or use the keys of your computer keyboard.
The large Hold button onscreen lets you remove your mouse from the screen or from a key
and still keeps the sequence going.
The up and down arrows at the top of the instrument let you step through all of Acid V's
available presets. Try playing a few, and when you find one that you like, try adjusting some
of the other on-screen controls to see how they affect the sound.
Play with the controls, and don't worry — nothing is saved unless you specifically save a
preset (described later in this User Guide), so there is no risk you'll mess up any of Acid V's
factory presets.
We hope this chapter has gotten you off to a smooth start. Now that you're up and running,
the rest of this guide will help you work your way through all of Acid V's features on a
section-by-section basis. By the time you reach the end, we hope you'll understand all of
Acid V's capabilities – and will be using this fantastic instrument to create equally fantastic
music!
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